Mopar Parts from Authorized Dealers

Prices checked March 2015. Generally, though most companies now provide free returns and sometimes even free shipping on a return, car dealers make you pay for shipping (both ways) and then a 10%-20% “restock fee.” They tend to use the same clumsy back-end systems for ordering. Inventories seem highly variable. We have chosen three parts for comparison which are available at most dealerships. We did not include shipping costs, which can override minor savings. As you can see, there is not complete consistency.

Glen-Ray Radiators has the exclusive license to create B, C, and E car radiators — using Chrysler molds (prices started at $895 when we last looked in 2016). The company also re-does air conditioners and restores radiators.

Fredericksburg Auto, Virginia: 540-898-8630. Michael Valentine wrote, “The cars date from the 1940s to the present. Betty, the owner, crushes nothing. She has no set prices and can be expensive if you don't know how to haggle.”

Kit
for installing the B/RB engine into your A-body. Engineered to bolt
directly on '67 through '72 Slant 6 or V-8 K-members, without requiring
K-member removal, suspension changes or extra parts, the new kit is
applicable to cars with or without power steering and includes
brackets, production style rubber insulators, fasteners and detailed
installation instructions. Schumacher again. (206) 364-7151.

David Koldos reproduces turn signal cams for 1962-66 Mopars. He's sent out about 300 of them; they were a Mopar Collectors Guide Top Ten repro part in 1996. $19 each including shipping. David Koldos, 115 Hill Ave.,
Elgin IL 60120; dkoldos at ameritech.net

OdometerGears.com makes odometer gears for all VDO instruments. When we posted this (April 2004), they sold 16 and 20 tooth gears for Chrysler vehicles at $25 each, among others. They may be able to custom make one if needed.

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